Marisca Bakker

The Telkwa BBQ will be a very scaled down event this year without the demolition derby and softball tournament, but the Kinsmen will still be serving the traditional beef on a bun. (File photo)

BV Kinsmen’s plan to host annual BBQ comes together

Kinsmen to serve traditional beef on a bun and keep status of longest-running event in B.C.

The Telkwa BBQ will be a very scaled down event this year without the demolition derby and softball tournament, but the Kinsmen will still be serving the traditional beef on a bun. (File photo)
The Sticky Files.

Confessions of a helicopter parent

Marisca wonders if she is merely keeping her children safe or making them too dependent

The Sticky Files.
Interim Director of Finance Leslie Ford hands the reigns over to new Director of Finance Rowena Atienza-Paquette at the Aug. 18 council meeting. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Telkwa hires new financial director

Rowena Atienza-Paquette takes over as interim director Leslie Ford gives mid-year report to council

Interim Director of Finance Leslie Ford hands the reigns over to new Director of Finance Rowena Atienza-Paquette at the Aug. 18 council meeting. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Telkwa awards one of two design contracts for the new sewer project. (File photo)

Telkwa starts to award contracts for $2.4 million sewer project

Wastewater treatment plant and sanitary collection system are fully funded by Province and feds

Telkwa awards one of two design contracts for the new sewer project. (File photo)
The 101st annual BVX is going virtual, thanks to COVID-19. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Deadlines for virtual BVX coming up

The Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association cancels in person fair because of COVID

The 101st annual BVX is going virtual, thanks to COVID-19. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Fire service and police attend the scene of a diesel spill this morning at Hwy 16 and 19th Avenue. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Driver of truck involved in Hwy 16 diesel spill charged with driving without due care and attention

Driver and passenger were not injured in crash; cleanup expected to take three days to a week

Fire service and police attend the scene of a diesel spill this morning at Hwy 16 and 19th Avenue. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort’s downtown office on Main Street is open and they’ve extended their season pass sale. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Hudson Bay Mountain gets ready for new season

Downtown office opens

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort’s downtown office on Main Street is open and they’ve extended their season pass sale. (Marisca Bakker photo)
The return of scheduled flights into and out of the Smithers has been pushed back once again, but Air Canada is not offering refunds. (File photo)

Air Canada won’t refund cash for fares

Airlines says they will offer credits and bonus points for non-refundable tickets

The return of scheduled flights into and out of the Smithers has been pushed back once again, but Air Canada is not offering refunds. (File photo)
The mural on one side of the BV Pool and Rec Centre is finished. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Art meets recreation

New mural going up on Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre

The mural on one side of the BV Pool and Rec Centre is finished. (Marisca Bakker photo)
THE STICKY FILES.

Feeling anxious about the new school year and so is my daughter

Marisca wonders how her daughter's first year of school will go, if it will go, or if she wants it to

THE STICKY FILES.
Fire stock image

Slow fire season so far

However, things can change quickly and people still need to be careful when burning

Fire stock image
Jim Bolster was an avid fisherman and is being remembered by his friends for his kind nature after leaving a legacy gift of $1 million to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Facebook photo)

Smithers man leaves $1 million to children’s hospital

Jim Bolster wanted to help out children with health problems like his own

Jim Bolster was an avid fisherman and is being remembered by his friends for his kind nature after leaving a legacy gift of $1 million to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Facebook photo)
The main event at the Telkwa BBQ, the derby, will not happen as scheduled this year due to COVID-19 precautions however organizers are still looking at ways to serve the traditional beef on a bun. (File photo)

Kinsmen plan to host scaled-down version of Telkwa BBQ

Club hoping to serve traditional Beef on a Bun and keep status of longest running event in B.C.

The main event at the Telkwa BBQ, the derby, will not happen as scheduled this year due to COVID-19 precautions however organizers are still looking at ways to serve the traditional beef on a bun. (File photo)
The Riot of Reading event occurred in Mission on Saturday. (Joshua Watkins/Black Press)

Summer tutoring program moves to online platform amid pandemic

Step Up helps students keep up their reading skills over the summer months

The Riot of Reading event occurred in Mission on Saturday. (Joshua Watkins/Black Press)
Telkwa Museum is open. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Telkwa Museum Society open for business

Members and volunteers keep busy with numerous projects

Telkwa Museum is open. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Richard Darko is the new economic development officer for the Village of Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Telkwa’s new economic development officer brings worldly knowledge

The Village's newest hire hails from Ghana

Richard Darko is the new economic development officer for the Village of Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Marisca

The perks of being a child

Marisca envies the responsibility- and worry-free life of a toddler

Marisca

Telkwa launches parks master plan

Survey available to gather public feedback on village's parks and recreation spaces

THE STICKY FILES.

To keep up with the latest feeding fads or not is the question

Marisca ponders meal times and tries not to feel guilty about her parenting

THE STICKY FILES.
Ukrainian food is now being served on Main St. (Marisca Bakker photo)

UFO lands on Main Street

Former airport cafe moves to Main Street after pandemic closes it down

Ukrainian food is now being served on Main St. (Marisca Bakker photo)